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How Bonfire Night Is Celebrated Around London

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Here Are Some Of The Most Common Surnames Around The World

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Say My Name

When I was in middle school, I ran with a group of friends so tight that kids called us “the group...

The Language Of The Universal Declaration Of Human Rights

It’s common to measure an author’s influence by how many times they’ve been translated. The wo...

How To Include Language Skills On Your Resume

You’ve kept up your motivation, put in the effort and learned a new language. Awesome! Now you (ri...

Jargon Watch: Astronauts And The Language Of Space Travel

“5-4-3-2-1-0 booster ignition and liftoff!” You’ve probably heard the familiar sounds of a spa...

The Best 1960s Slang To Get Your Groove On

Ahh, the 1960s. An iconic decade, emblazoned in society’s collective consciousness. An era of mind...

Quiz: Do You Remember The Words That Defined 2020?

Language, for the most part, seems to change pretty slowly. Teens might start using new words like &...

Latin American Christmas And New Year’s Traditions

The end of the year is an arbitrary marker for the passage of time, yet it’s hard to not take ...

Talkin’ ‘Bout The Generations: Baby Boomer Language

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What Are The Differences In Humor Between Spanish And English?

Early in my journey doing stand-up in the United States, a comedian approached me. He was impressed ...

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